Craftsman 358.795020 Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual /CRRFTSMRN32cc 2-Cycle Engine17 Inch Cutting Path / .095 In. LineGASOLINE BRUSHWAOKER ®Model No.358.795020DANGER:Read and follo

STOPPINGYOURENGINE• Move the On/Stop switch to theSTOP position.• If engine does not stop, move choketo the Full Choke position.on/Stop offSwitchOnThr

DIFFICULT STARTING ORSTARTING A FLOODED ENGINEFlooded engines can be started bymoving choke lever to Off Choke; then,pull the rope to clear the engine

• Thetipofthelinedoesthecutting.Youwillachievebestperformanceandminimumlinewearbynotcrowdinglineintothecuttingarea.Therightandwrongwaysareshownbelow.T

cancauseseriousinjuryifbladecon-tactsoperatororothers.• WHENBLADETHRUSTOCCURS.Bladethrustcanoccurwithoutwarn-ingifthebladesnags,stalls,orbinds.Thisism

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULECARE & MAINTENANCE TASKCheck for Loose fasteners and partsCheck for damaged or worn partsClean unit and labelsClean air filter

REPLACESPARKPLUGReplace the spark plug each year toensure the engine starts easier andruns better. Set spark plug gap at.025 in. Ignition timing is fi

CARBURETORADJUSTMENTWARNING: The trimmer head orblade will be spinning during most of thisprocedure. Wear protective equipmentand observe all safety p

High Speed Adjustment "H"CAUTION: Do not operate engine atfull speed for prolonged periods whilemaking mixture adjustments as dam-age to the

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTTROUBLE CAUSEEngine will not • Engine flooded.start. • Fuel tank empty.• Spark plug not firing.• Fuel not reachingcarburetor.• Com

underEmissionsControlWarrantyPartsList)isdefectiveoradefectinthematerialsorworkmanshipoftheenginecausesthefailureofsuchanemissionrelatedpart,thepartwi

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 17Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Chart 18Assembly 5 Emissions Statement 18Operation 9 Parts List 20Maintenance 14 Spanish

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-HOMETM (1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparacidn a domicil

DANGER:Bladecanthrustviolentlyawayfrommaterialitdoesnotcut.Bladethrustcancauseamputationofarmsorlegs.Keeppeopleandani-mals50feet(15meters)away.ALWAYSW

• Useonly.095" (2.4 ram} diameterCraftsman u_brand line. Never usewire, rope, string, etc.• install required shield properly beforeusing the unit

CARTONCONTENTSCheckcartoncontentsagainstthefol-lowinglist.Model: 358.795020• Engine• 2 tube mounting screws• 2 tube mounting nuts• 2 handlebar screws•

NOTE:Theendofthetubehasagroove,orindention,thatalignswitharidge,orraisedarea,intheslotintheengine.Locatethegrooveandridge.• Alignthegrooveinthetubewit

• Ifyourunithasaplasticcoveronthethreadedshaft,removethecover.• Makesuredustcupandretainingwasherarepositionedongearboxasshownbeforeinstallingtrimmerh

Top view of bladeTeeth onblade poirin this directionWARNING: Do not use any blades orfastening hardware other than thewashers and nuts illustrated. Th

KNOWYOURBRUSHWACKERREAD THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURUNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiariz